James vs Mikayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mikayla Rank #775

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #775 for Mikayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Mikayla ___

  • Mikayla Grace
  • Mikayla Rose
  • Mikayla Faith
  • Mikayla Nicole
  • Mikayla Renee
  • Mikayla Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mikayla

Brianna Hailey Tyler Connor Kylie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mikayla more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mikayla at #775 in the United States.

What do James and Mikayla mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mikayla means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mikayla boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mikayla is primarily a girl name.

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